Off the Beat-en Path: Weird cop logs from North of Boston

This is a report on crimes and capers from North of Boston, compiled by Wicked Local editors and reporters.

Unusual crimes and capers from communities located North of Boston, are featured in this report, compiled by Wicked Local editors and reporters.

Boxford – July 14

At 11:22 p.m. police received a report of a boy bitten by a dog on Hunters Road.

Ipswich - July 15

At 3:20 a.m. Animal Control was notified of a loose horse on Candlewood Road.

At 2:59 p.m. Lobstering in the mooring area was reported in Ipswich Bay.

Ipswich - July 16

At 6:50 a.m. A tire blown from a pothole was reported on Linebrook Road at Bull Brook Lane.

At 12:44 p.m. Animal Control removed a skunk on Pineswamp Road.

Ipswich - July 18

8:43 a.m. Animal Control was notified of an injured bat in a house on Linebrook Road.

12:14 p.m. Needles on the side of the road were reported on Little Neck Road.

Boxford – July 18

At 6:38 a.m. vandalism was reported on Barker Road. Grass at the golf course was damaged.

At 8:15 a.m. vandalism was reported on Stiles Pond Road. Items were thrown into the lake.

Beverly - July 19

At 1:41 a.m., a male party was reported to be flashing vehicles at Goat Hill Lane and Cabot Streets.

Beverly - July 21

At 6:56 a.m., a very sick raccoon was reported to be on the steps of a residence on Everett Street; the animal was put down.

At 10:07 a.m., a suspicious man with a box cutter was reported on Cabot Street.

Marblehead - July 21

1:47 p.m. Caller on Village Street reported it appeared a vandal had scratched the driver’s side door of his car. Officer determined that caller may have accidentally caused the damage himself while attempting to scrape gum off the car.

Beverly - July 22

At 5:37 a.m., a suspicious man carrying an air rifle was reported at Cabot and Central streets.

At 3:06 p.m., a shirtless man was reported to be sleeping in the park on Pleasant Street.

Beverly - July 23

At 8:05 p.m., a caller reported that trash scrappers had taken a lawnmower that was left out in a yard on Gavin Circle.

Beverly - July 25

At 12:59 a.m., kids were reported to be throwing cones in the street on Elliott Street.

Marblehead – July 24

At 5:28 p.m. a caller reported he believed someone had broken into his car on Bubier Road and had stolen his wallet. His bank told him someone had tried using his bankcard at an ATM machine without a proper password, and the card was subsequently “eaten.” The bank then called back and advised the caller they had been mistaken — the “eaten” card belonged to a customer with similar name. Officer investigated and determined his car had not been broken into. Wallet was also found in the car.